FUND-RAISING

One of the aims of the Association is to support King George V College by attending events and by raising funds for a variety of purposes. One of the principal ways is through the College Foundation, which holds funds derived from the sale of Long Rigg outdoor pursuits centre. The Mason Scholarship, endowed by the School's first deputy head, George Mason, is used to support student activities in the academic, community and recreational fields. The Joseph Edwards Memorial Fund provides help for needy students to complete their courses. In addition, Old Georgians offer sums annually to a number of College departments for the purchase of useful items of equipment. The most significant contribution in recent years was a donation of £6,000 for furniture in the reception area of KGV's new Millennium Centre, opened in 1997.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Over the years there has been a wide range of social and sporting events organised by the Old Georgians. In years past, the Annual Rugby and Cricket matches against the Old Boys were firm fixtures in the calendar. More recent events include the Snooker Tournament, the Barbecue and Quiz, and the annual Chairman's Weekend, when a group of willing members spend a pleasant two days walking and imbibing in the countryside at a location chosen by the chairman of the day. Recent excursions include Appleby-in-Westmorland, Bamford in Derbyshire, Bowland Bridge near Windermere, Ingleborough, Hawkshead, Slaidburn and Sedbergh. The most noteworthy social event in the Association's calendar is the Annual Dinner , held on Maundy Thursday. For some time, the venue has been Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club, and the organiser for over forty years has been Stan Rimmer, to whom OGs owe a debt of gratitude for his consistent work and dedication. Stan has handed over the organising duties for 2009 onwards to Jonathan Elliott, earning a well earned rest. It is encouraging to note that attendance is gradually increasing, with 132 dining at the 2008 event. Since 2001, we have moved to Formby Hall Golf Club which has been able to cater for the significantly increased numbers attending. 200 people attended the 75th Anniversary Dinner in 2001.

RECENT GUEST SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN:

1989	Sir Miles Irving	Evans 45-53	Professor of Surgery, Manc Univ.
1990	Ken Edwardson	Leech's 45-53	Consultant Surgeon, Clatterbridge
1991	Paul Davies	66-72	ITN, TV Journalist of the Year 1990
1992	Den Dover	49-53	MP for Chorley
1993	David Massam	Grear's 45-50	Director of Prescription Medicines
1994	Peter Brunt	Evans 50-54	Consultant Physician, Aberdeen
1995	Brian Viner	Woodham's 73-80	The Mail on Sunday
1996	David Lonsdale	Spencer's 73-80	Television and Theatre Actor
1997	Alison Tarpey	85-87	Granada Television News
1998	Derek Holden	Edward's 45-52	President of Lancs Union of Golf Clubs
1999	Alan Davies	Holland's 74-80	Jubilee 2000
2000	John Hyde	Rogers 47-54	Telecommunications
2001	Trevor Williams	Evans 49-56	Research Professor
2002	Vittorio Guidi	Woodhams 74-80	Royal Marines
2003	Darryl Farrant	Edwards 48-55	Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
2004	Peter Aughton	Evans 51-58	Author and Lecturer
2005	Sir Miles Irving	Evans 45-53	Surgeon & University Governor
2006	Air Vice-Marshal Peter Dodworth CB OBE AFC	Edwards 51-58	Royal Air Force
2007	Steve Rooke	Grears 62-69	Professional Golfer
2008	Brian Viner	Woodhams 73-79	Chief Sports Columnist for The Independent